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Tour Scandinavia on a trip through Norway, Sweden and Finland.

Tour Scandinavia and discover the many charms and delights on this two-week adventure through Norway, Sweden and Finland. Travel through some of Europe's most stylish capitals and be wowed by some of the world's biggest fjords. Visit Norway's uber-cool Oslo, travel to Sweden's vibrant Stockholm and explore Finland's hip Helsinki. Along the way, uncover a Viking past, learn of a maritime heritage and get swept up in Olympic fever. Whether it's walking along charming streets in Bergen, sailing through vast fjords or cycling around idyllic islands, you'll undoubtedly be left with a multitude of picturesque memories from this once in a lifetime Scandinavian adventure.

Itinerary

Day 1-2 Days 1-2 Oslo

Travel to Norway and discover the irresistible charm and eccentricity of Oslo. If arriving early, head to the National Gallery of Art to glimpse Edvard Munch's famous painting, The Scream, or discover a Viking past at one of Oslo's many museums. Visit nearby Holmenkollen for a short hike on the plateau and wander through the Ski Museum, which is housed inside the monumental Holmenkollen ski jump and explores over 4,000 years of ski history!

Day 3-4 Days 3-4 Bergen

Venture by train across the stunning countryside of the Fjell region. Arrive in Bergen, a quirky city with a host of things to see ranging from churches and museums to galleries and brightly coloured houses.

Day 5-6 Days 5-6 Norwegian Fjords

Be captivated by the sight of crisp mountain peaks reflected in the glassy waters of Sognefjord on a boat trip. Pass through Naeroyfjord, so named for the Norse god of seafarers and the sea. Fishing enthusiasts will love the opportunity to throw a line in, sit back and soak up the serenity.

Day 7-8 Days 7-8 Lillehammer

Make tracks to the alpine playground of Lillehammer and wander through the Trollhaugen Open Air Museum. Perhaps hear tales of heroic feats at the Norwegian Olympic Museum or conquer misty mountains on a hike.

Day 9-11 Days 9-11 Stockholm

Absorb the timeless beauty of Stockholm, the ‘Venice of the North, on an orientation walk and check out the Vasa Museum. Perhaps sample galleries or nightclubs in trendy Sodermalm, head to the Skansen Open Air Museum or join a day trip to Uppsala.

Day 12-13 Days 12-13 Aland Islands/Overnight Ferry

Take time out aboard a ferry to the Aland Islands, and embark on a cycling sojourn through this pristine maritime area. Then, why not indulge in some steamy bliss at a day sauna before boarding an overnight ferry to Finland.

Day 14-15 Days 14-15 Helsinki

Before the Scandinavia Explorer comes to an end, discover a wealth of historical sights and gastronomic wonders in Helsinki. Perhaps visit the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, a World Heritage-listed site that was once an important point of defence for the city, or wile away those precious few holiday hours in Kaisaniemi Park.

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Important notes

1.A single supplement is available on this trip. See under the Single Traveller section of your Trip Notes for more information.
2. 2013 Itinerary change:
The updated price and full itinerary will be available later this year.
The revised itinerary is:
Days 1-2 Oslo
Days 3-4 Lillehammer
Days 5-6 Norwegian Fjords
Days 7-8 Bergen
Days 9-11 Stockholm
Days 12-13 Aland Islands/Overnight boat
Days 14-15 Helsinki

Trip notes

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Reviews

Our Scandinavia Explorer trips score an average of 4.71
out of 5
based on 7 reviews in the last year.

Scandinavia Explorer , July 2015

Martin Kammermann

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Review submitted
01 Aug 2015

Scandinavia Explorer , June 2015

John White

We felt the itinerary could be better arranged. Visiting Mora in Sweden was a waste of time and this time would be better spent in Stockholm. We only had one day there and it was not enough. There was nothing to do in Mora except bike ride and as we don't bike ride, we had nothing to do.
Also the visit to the island between Sweden and Stockholm was another waste of time. First getting to and from there by ferry was boring and took a long time, and again there was nothing to do there. Ditto the bike ride comments above. We would loved to have seen more of Finland. Perhaps a stay in the country as we did in Norway would be more interesting. The Norway tour was definitely the highlight.

Review submitted
27 Jul 2015

Scandinavia Explorer trip reviews

Our Scandinavia Explorer trips score an average of 4.71
out of 5
based on 7 reviews in the last year.